Why do I have to show my ID-card every time I enter the dining room?
Your ID card identifies you as a meal contract holder.  If your card is lost or stolen, it protects you from unauthorized use of your meal plan.

If I lose my ID card, what should I do?
Contact the Royal Card Office in St. Thomas Hall.  There is a charge for replacing lost ID cards

What if I forgot my ID card?
If you forgot your meal card, you must get a meal card pass from the Dining Services office on the 3rd floor.  One free pass will be issued per student per semester.  After that there will be a $5.00 charge for each additional pass.  You will need identification with your name to receive the pass.  

Why can't my friend use my ID card when I'm out of town, someone might as well use it since the meals are paid for?
First, no one but yourself can use your ID card.  This is necessary to prevent fraud and to provide safety for all students.  Only the cardholder may use any or all of the meals available in the selected meal plan.  Unused Flex will carry over from the Fall to the Spring semester. All Dining Memberships expire at the end of May on an annual basis.